Book Resources

Want to know what the experts think of a book? Browse through professional opinions in these children's literature journals.

Journals are one of my favorite sources of information about children's literature. While many journals are known to librarians, they are great for literature-loving teachers as well. Many well-known journals have excellent Web sites, and there are several new journals that publish only on the Web. Here are some of my favorites:

The Horn Book Magazine is one of the oldest print magazines devoted to children's literature. It is published bimonthly, and each issue includes reviews, articles, and columns on a variety of issues. The Web site offers samples from the most current issue as well as other information related to children's literature.

Another highly respected journal that has been around a long time, The Bulletin focuses primarily on reviews of current books for children. These not only give plot summaries and reading levels but suggestions for curriculum use as well. In addition to samples from current and past issues, this site provides special material available only online, such as a list of professional reading suggestions and a quote of the month.